Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Penny Lebyane
Multi-talented media powerhouse Penny Lebyane lays it all down in this interview on her life, her passions and what still keeps her fire burning. She details how she got her start in broadcasting, dealing with diversity and all that her hometown, Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, taught her... as well as how…
Timo ODV
They haven't caught up since his debut single 'Save Me' had just been released in 2015 - Gareth now finds out how Timo ODV's has been since their last interview, especially getting to understand how he's dealt with the pressures of new-found fame. The self-taught musician discusses some of his…
Elliot Ferguson & Debi Droke
Gareth has often spoken fondly of Washington D.C as an American city he loves to visit. His dear friend Debi Droke is central to this affiliation, and she brings Elliot Ferguson into studio to talk about the great city. As the President and CEO of Destination DC, he is the…
Garth Taylor
Garth Taylor and Gareth Cliff catch up again about all the musician has been up to since their last conversation which includes getting into boxing for a cause and making more music. These are exciting times for Garth as he's also about to collaborate with one of his childhood idols…
Lerato Tshabalala & Rali Mampeule
Host of 'Living It Up with Lerato', Lerato Tshabalala joins Gareth in getting to know one of South Africa’s top black real estate entrepreneurs, Rali Mampeule. As the sponsor of the Wednesday CliffCentral.com show, he shares the lessons he's learned from his career thus far including explaining how he was…
Johnny Clegg
You know the name but you've never heard his story told quite this way. Ahead of the Johannesburg leg of his Final Journey world tour, Johnny Clegg sits down with Gareth to highlight some of the stories from his 40+ years in the music industry, beginning with how his character…
Kagiso Modupe
Discover more sides to actor Kagiso Modupe who has starred in productions like Home Affairs and Heartlines, but is most popularly known as the lead actor on Etv’s flagship soapie Scandal as Mangi Nyathi. Making his way into his thirties, he is a devoted husband, father, entrepreneur and citizen who's…
Vinny Lingham
Vinny Lingham is no stranger to the CliffCentral studios, and this time returns for a general catch-up with the team. From hanging out with Richard Branson on his private island, the Bitcoin stories and creating fake IDs to get into clubs as a 16-year-old... there are many levels of this…
Andrew Sutton
At the age of 16, Andrew Sutton has the musical ability that many would work a lifetime for. He comes into studio to perform for the team, and share his path so far in music. With a solid support team, and great understanding for how people gravitate towards music, he…
Tim Du Plessis
Tim Du Plessis is a South African legend in the news industry with many years of experience. He’s edited the likes of the Rapport, Beeld and The Citizen and even headed up all Media 24’s Afrikaans newspapers before retiring from that position in 2014. Not one to rest on his…
Jason Werbeloff
Do social groups really exist? And what is individualism and the importance of identity all about? Science fiction novelist Jason Werbeloff, who's released titles like 'Defragmenting Daniel', 'Hedon' and 'The Solace Pill', discusses these topics with Gareth. Having lectured on social and political philosophy, ethics and religion as well as…
RJ Benjamin
RJ Benjamin is another incredibly talented South African musician. With a proven career as a vocalist, songwriter, composer, voice coach, musical director and producer, his talents have naturally seen him heavily involved in reality TV shows along with producing hit albums. He and Gareth talk more than music though, especially…
Simon Allison
Simon Allison covers Africa for the Mail & Gauradian, having cut his teeth reporting from Palestine, Somalia and revolutionary Egypt. He loves news and politics, the more convoluted the better. He gives Gareth and the team a look at the current affairs of some African countries currently in the headlines,…
Damian & Waldek Wasowicz (Headway Heroes)
Brothers Damian and Waldek Wasowicz return to share their fundraising stories around the Headway Heroes cycling team. Dedicated and undaunted, they have taken their setbacks in their stride, and continue to not only make their lives better, but also raise incredible funds for the benefit of others in similar positions.
Zakes Bantwini
Zakes Bantwini is a platinum-selling artist and producer, with a multitude of awards and accolades to show for his 36 years on Earth. He chats to Gareth about his career, his additional performing arts capabilities, and his thoughts on the history of South Africa and where the place is going…
Rosalind Davey & Lenja Dahms-Jansen (Social Media in the Workplace)
Social media used to be something that people had mixed views on, but now it is an integral part of our lives - both personally and professionally. This comes with some dangers though, but Rosalind Davey and Lenja Dahms-Jansen have just released a book on the subject to guide you…
Ringo Madlingozi
Ten studio albums, two live CD/DVDs and one compilation album make up the formal musical credentials of Ringo Madlingozi. Originally from Gugulethu, his musical career however was one developed in a turbulent time in South Africa, which went on to see him collaborate with a whole host of international superstars…
Yusuf Omar
Award-winning Yusuf Omar is one of the leaders in the mobile journalism revolution internationally, and has been producing stories with cellphones since 2010. From his days working as a Senior Social Media Reporter at CNN, being the Mobile Editor at the Hindustan Times in India and eNCA in South Africa,…
Lady Lea
If you have partied anywhere in South Africa over the last 20 years you will have encountered the name Lady Lea. She has become so much more than an iconic DJ over the years though. Gareth chats to her about her party life, how she has no interest in slowing…
Oshri
Oshri is of Israeli origin, and lives in the US, but got his big break in South Africa under the guidance of Wyclef Jean. He has just released a collaboration with Jimmy Nevis, with his previous track 'Crazy But Free' currently on the international Billboard Dance Top40.